Nothing Ear (a)
Nothing
61 Overall Score
vs
hikapa X9
hikapa
56 Overall Score
Scores
Calls
Music
Commute
Travel
Gaming
Budget
Fitness
Specifications
| Nothing Ear (a) | hikapa X9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.07 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | X9 Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones Waterproof Stereo Earphones in Ear Touch Control with Microphone Headset with Deep Bass for Sport, Gaming and Running(White) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 42.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 42.5 hrs | 48 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear (a)
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (2th percentile)2th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
hikapa X9
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (71th percentile)
- Strong anc (70th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Ear (a)
No current pricing available
hikapa X9
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (a)
Scores 61 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
